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Empowering Digital Education: How Evergreen Royal Academy Benefited from RGC’s Computer-Lab-as-a-Service.

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Empowering Digital Education: How Evergreen Royal Academy Benefited from RGC’s Computer-Lab-as-a-Service.

Evergreen Royal Academy Gains from RecellGhana’s Computer-Lab-as-a-Service Partnership

Evergreen Royal Academy in Tema Newtown has greatly benefited from its partnership with afiDE Ghana (RGC) through the computer-lab-as-a-service initiative, aimed at boosting digital education in the school. As part of this initiative, RGC has installed a fully equipped 21-workstation lab, complete with internet access, a server, an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), and other essential features.

In addition to the lab setup, RGC provides ongoing support, including help desk services, maintenance, and the repair or replacement of equipment. This ensures that both students and educators can make full use of the lab for an extended period.

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The workstations are preloaded with software that aligns with Ghana’s ICT curriculum, including TIP10 for typing mastery and Scratch for coding, equipping students with critical digital skills. Recognizing the challenges many educators face due to a lack of ICT knowledge, RGC offers foundational training to empower them with basic skills. This training enhances their productivity and enables them to effectively support students in their digital education journey.

On October 17, 2024, RGC conducted a comprehensive ICT training for the educators at Evergreen Royal Academy. The training covered fundamental skills, including how to boot and operate the computers, an overview of the lab’s components, and the rules governing its use.

With this training complete, Evergreen Royal Academy is now ready to fully utilize the computer lab to enhance digital education within the school.

RGC is on a mission to close the digital education gap in Ghanaian society. Join us in empowering current and future generations with the essential digital skills they need.

 

For partnership, please CONTACT: 053 511 1599

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Kwajen International School Takes a Further Step To Improve Digital Education For Its Learners

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Kwajen International School Takes a Further Step To Improve Digital Education For Its Learners

Kwajen International School in partnership with afiDE Ghana (RGC) has taken a step further to improve digital education for the students in the school.

On the 10th of October, 2024, RGC setup a 21 workstation computerlab for Kwajen International School, 20 for the learners and 1 for the ICT facilitator. RGC will also maintain, repair, replace, and update the software for the workstation so that the computerlabs can be sustain and useful to the school for a long time. Learners will have practical experience with some Microsoft Office suite software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher. Other educational software including GIMP, TIP10, Scratch are also added to enhance the learning experience. These software will prepare the school’s students with the basic digital skills they need in the future.

BASE TRAINING

As always, after installation comes the base training. After a successful set up, RGC conducted a base training for the educators at KIS. This focused on the usage of our devices/service which includes the workstations, and the server.

RGC understands that most educators in Ghana do not know how to operate computers, and how to care for a computerlabs. So, RGC trains teachers about basic ICT knowledge and skills they need to improve their productivity and train the students to acquire relevant ICT skills.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Kwajen International School (KIS) is a private co-educational school that exists to provide safe, developmental, and academic excellence for toddlers, pre-school, kindergarten, and school-age children through middle school. Inspired by a variety of teaching approaches and keeping current with changes in the early childhood world, KIS ensures children become confident, inquisitive, and self-guided learners who are prepared for the next step of academic and social development.

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Digital Education – afiDE Ghana Partners with Glory Hills International School.

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Digital Education – afiDE Ghana Partners with Glory Hills International School.

afiDE Ghana (RGC) has partnered with Glory Hills International School at Adenta, in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana to establish a ultra-modern computerlab for its learners.

RGC installed 21-workstations to boost digital education, and digital literacy, not just for the learners of the school but for the educators. The 21-workstation computerlab comes with a server, Thin client, internet, an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), Ghana’s ICT curriculum software, and other software that are relevant for students in this day and age

Some of these software are; Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word Document, and Publisher. Other software includes GIMP for editing images, TIP10 for typing lessons, Scratch for coding, and some generic applications such as File Manager, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, File Explorer, Recycle Bin, and PDF Reader.

RGC will monitor, maintain, replace, and update the software, so that the teachers and the learners of the school can consistently have access to a well-equipped computerlab. Data proves that schools with computerlabs in Ghana struggle to sustain the lab or do not have the resources to maintain it for a long period, as a result, these institutions end up lagging behind in ICT. To help solve this problem in our society, RGC goes beyond providing computerlabs for schools, we provide maintenance,  8/5 help-desk, remote monitoring and training to the facilitators

TRAINING

afiDE Ghana also conducted a base training for the educators at the school after the installation of the computerlab. The training was to empower all the teachers of the school with the basic ICT skills they need to train their learners to help them acquire and improve their ICT skills.

Most teachers in Ghana, including ICT facilitators, lack the basic and required ICT knowledge and skills, therefore, they resort to theory-based teaching instead of practical lessons. Due to this, learners do not experience full practical experience of the subject. Such situation

The vision RGC has for the educational sector is to provide solution to bridge the ICT-skill gap in Ghana.

Schools should take advantage of this opportunity to get quality digital education in their institution, which will boost the image of the school, increase career opportunities, and aim for the development of the nation in the long run.

You can reach us on 053 511 1599.

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Base Training Conducted at Kharister International Academy –Ho

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Base Training Conducted at Kharistar International Academy –Ho

In Ghana’s educational landscape, a significant gap exists between the demand for digital literacy and the availability of skilled educators. afiDE Ghana (RGC) is bridging this gap through its Base Training program, designed to equip educators with essential ICT skills.

Reports indicate that many Ghanaian educators, including ICT facilitators, lack basic computer operation skills. This shortfall denies students hands-on ICT practical experience, hindering their preparation for a digital future.

To address this issue, RGC conducted a Base Training session for educators at Kharister International Academy in Ho. This comprehensive training covered basic workstation operation, understanding workstation components and functions, and familiarization with installed software.

By empowering educators with these skills, RGC’s Base Training enables them to effectively teach ICT skills, provide students with practical digital experience, and enhance overall digital education quality.

RGC’s commitment to digital education extends beyond training. By partnering with us, schools gain access to state-of-the-art computer labs, ongoing support, and resources necessary for enhanced digital education capabilities.

Invest in your students’ future, your school’s reputation, and Ghana’s digital prosperity. Partner with afiDE Ghana today to provide quality digital education.

To partner with us, kindly contact us on 0535111599.

 

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Kharistar International Academy Gets a State-of-the-art Lab

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Kharistar International Academy Gets a State-of-the-art Lab

Kharister International Academy in the Volta Region of Ghana has acquired a state-of-the-art computer lab, which was installed by afiDE Ghana foster ICT teaching and learning at the school.

The school is the first educational institution in the Volta part of Ghana to benefit from RecellGhana Computerlab’s “Computer-as-a-service” initiative. The school has 21 workstations with Ghana Educational Service-approved ICT curriculum software, a 24/7 internet connection, and a center server.

The school’s headmaster, Mr. Frank Agbo, was eager to get the state-of-the-art computer lab for his school, His dedication to getting the computer lab shows how keenly he wants his learners to acquire basic ICT skills and knowledge. He believes everything about the world is ICT, therefore, we must empower the next generation with all the relevant ICT skills they need to prepare them for the ICT-driven world.

afiDE Ghana will monitor, maintain, and provide a 24/7 help desk to Kharister International School to make sure that the computer lab keeps running to its fullest effect, which will not hinder the students from having access to the computer lab. that, the lack of maintenance has prevented schools with a computer lab from sustaining the lab for a long period. However, this is no issue for any school that is benefiting from RecellGhana Computerlab’s initiative. RecellGhana as part of our responsibilities will maintain, replace, and repair faulty equipment at all times.

Let us come together to bridge the ICT gap in our society, and commit to ensuring fair and equal digital participation in all schools in Ghana. We do not want to leave behind any educational institution in Ghana.

Interested educational institutions, partners, parents, the PTA board, ICT teachers, and individuals who want to benefit from our state-of-the-art computer lab can contact us at 053 511 1599.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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afiDE Ghana and GSET, Trains Lotus Educational Centre Teachers

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afiDE Ghana and GSET, Trains Lotus Educational Centre Teachers

 

afiDE Ghana (RGC), teamed up with the Ghana Society for Education Technology (GSET) to train teachers at Lotus Educational Center.

The training, which happened on Wednesday, 11th September 2024, took place at the premises of Lotus Educational Centre. Teachers from various classes, including but not limited to the Headmistress, ICT teacher, Math and Science teachers, and others.

The focus of the training is to empower the teachers to use the workstations. The training focused on foundational computing concepts, including essential hardware, software, and operating systems, which will help them introduce these basics to their learners.

RGC set up a computer lab for Lotus International Centre in August, to provide ICT education to learners. The computer lab was furnished with 21 workstations with Ghana Education Service’s ICT-approved curriculum.

Research has proven that teachers in most educational institutions in Ghana lack basic ICT knowledge and skills. Most teachers focus on the theory and leave out the practical due to a lack of ICT resources or knowledge/skills.

To solve this issue, RGC teams up with GSET to train teachers on how to manage and use the workstations effectively.

The training is in four modules;

  • Module 1– focused on foundational computing concepts, including essential hardware, software, and operating systems, which will help them introduce these basics to their learners.
  • Module 2 – focused on productivity software, where teachers learn how to use tools such as word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation programs to enable them to integrate these tools into their lessons effectively.
  • Module 3 – focused on communication networks and the internet, gaining a deeper understanding of networking basics and how these technologies can be utilized in the classroom.
  • Module 4 – focused on computational thinking and algorithms, acquiring problem-solving skills and methods to design algorithms that can be taught to students.

 

Lotus Educational Centre has completed the first module and is ready to move to Module 2.

 

GHANA SOCIETY EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

GSET is a non-profit, globally recognized leading professional association for Ghanaian educators using technology to improve learning outcomes in Ghana. Since 2017, GSET has been at the forefront of transforming education through technology initiatives. The NGO’s mission is to advance excellence in learning, teaching, and leading through innovative and effective technology uses.

 

 

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Lotus Educational Centre Benefits from afiDE Ghana’ Initiative

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Lotus Educational Centre in East Legon of the Accra Metropolitan District in the greater Accra region of Ghana, has benefited from RecellGhana Computerlab’s initiative. This initiative is aimed at providing modern computer labs for schools in Ghana to foster digital based education and improve student’s ICT skills.

The school has been equipped with 21 computers (Tin clients), educational Software, 4G-Router with Internet bundle and Center Server.

afiDE Ghana will be responsible for monitoring, supporting and training I.C.T Teachers, as well as providing hardware and software maintenance to Lotus Educational Centre.

The school can fully focus on comfortably training their students to acquire ICT skills, which in the end will improve their career opportunities in the future and contribute to the digital development needs of the Ghana’s society.

Lotus Educational Centre can now boast of a modern and well maintained computer lab which will help equip the learners with the required digital skills and prepare them for this digital era.

MORE ABOUT LOTUS EDUCATIONAL CENTRE

At Lotus, they provide a series of dedicated and quality educational services for children from the ages of one (1) year to eighteen (18) years, and ensure each child has an in-depth understanding of topics taught, thus boosting their confidence. They also offer After-school, Saturday Programs and Holiday Programs.

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afiDE Ghana is committed to ensuring equal digital participation in all schools. Interested educational institutions, Parents, PTA board, ICT teachers and individuals can CALL: 053 511 1599

 

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afiDE Ghana and Clarus Academy – Computer lab Installation

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afiDE Ghana has provided a modern computerlab to Clarus Academy at Oyarifa, in the La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal District of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The computer lab was installed with 21 workstations, stable internet, educational software approved by the Ghana Education Service, and a center server.

As part of the organization’s “Computer-labs-as-a-service” initiative, afiDE Ghana will also train and support the I.C.T. facilitators of the school to better understand how to teach and use the modern computers and software setup by afiDE Ghana.

Additionally, Clarus Academy will have access to a 24-hour help desk, a backup battery, hardware, and software maintenance, replacement of faulty equipment, and remote monitoring to ensure the computer lab is fully functioning.

With the fully equipped ICT lab, Clarus Academy’s ICT department can now focus on providing quality ICT lessons that align with Ghana’s national ICT curriculum to the school’s learners, which in the end will boost the students’ technological knowledge and skills to prepare them for the IT driven world.

Every educational institution’s dream is to provide a high-quality education to its learners. In this data-driven and digital era, education without a modern and fully equipped ICT lab is like using a computer without a screen. Clarus Academy, taking a bold step to partner with RGC, will empower its learners with technological knowledge and skills and help eradicate or reduce the technological gap in our Ghanaian society.

Clarus Academy was founded in 2017 to provide high-quality education and instill Godly beliefs in its learners.

BE A BENEFICIARY.

RGC ensures fair and equal digital participation in all schools. Interested educational institutions, partners, parents, PTA boards, ICT teachers, and individuals can contact us. CALL: 053 511 1599

 

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RGC and GSET Bronze Pilot Training for Teachers in Partner Schools

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As part of RecellGhana ComputerLab’s efforts to drive digital education across schools in Ghana, afiDE Ghana has collaborated with the Ghana Society for Education Technology (GSET), to develop training modules to support teachers in partner schools utilize computer labs to develop the digital skills of learners.

 

This bespoke training for partner schools has been introduced at four levels: base, bronze, silver and gold training.

On Tuesday, August 6th, and Wednesday, August 7th, afiDE Ghana launched its pilot of the Bronze Training modules for teachers from partner schools at the premises of the Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS). This 2-day training is part of a series of training programmes designed to support present and future partner schools.

The Bronze training program consists of four comprehensive modules: Introduction to Computing, Productivity Software, Communication Networks and the Internet, and Computational Thinking (Algorithms). These modules were designed to better equip teachers to teach these concepts to their students.

  • Module 1– focused on foundational computing concepts, including essential hardware, software, and operating systems, which will help them introduce these basics to their learners.
  • Module 2 – focused on productivity software, where teachers learned how to use tools such as word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation programs to enable them to integrate these tools into their lessons effectively.
  • Module 3 – focused on communication networks and the internet, gaining a deeper understanding of networking basics and how these technologies can be utilized in the classroom.
  • Module 4 – focused on computational thinking and algorithms, acquiring problem-solving skills and methods to design algorithms that can be taught to students.

 

 

These trainings are aligned with Ghana’s computing curriculum and are specifically designed to empower teachers to deliver the curriculum more effectively, ensuring a richer and more impactful learning experience for learners.-

 

 

Pioneering the Future of Education: Digital Education in the Digital Era Conference a Resounding Success

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Accra, Ghana – The much-anticipated event, Digital Education in the Digital Era, themed “Transitioning to Digital Education Now. But How?” recently unfolded with great success. Organized by afiDE Ghana in partnership with the Ghana Society for Education Technology, this conference brought together some of the brightest minds in education, technology, and policy to discuss and strategize on the future of digital education in Ghana.

Setting the Stage for Transformation

The event was a vibrant blend of insightful discussions, expert presentations, and collaborative exchanges. With the focus on transitioning to digital education, the sessions were designed to address the pressing question of how to effectively implement digital learning solutions in Ghana’s educational landscape.

Key Highlights

Pim de Bokx: Management Transition Towards a Digital School

One of the standout presentations was delivered by Pim de Bokx, Business Development Manager at afiDE Ghana. His talk focused on the management transition towards a digital school, covering both organizational and financial aspects. Pim de Bokx provided a comprehensive overview of how schools can successfully navigate the shift to digital, ensuring that both administrative and financial frameworks are equipped to handle the change.

 

Divine Kpe: Building a Future-Ready Workforce

Divine Kpe, Senior Programmes Officer at Africa Education Watch (AEW), kicked off the conference with an inspiring keynote on “Building a Future-Ready Workforce.” Kpe highlighted the critical need for a workforce equipped with digital skills, offering data-driven insights and actionable strategies to bridge the skills gap and prepare Ghana’s workforce for the demands of the digital era.

Don Francis and Reginald Quartey: Navigating Digital Education in Ghana

The panel discussions included Don Francis, a dedicated teacher from the Ghana Education Service, and Reginald Quartey, Head of the Curriculum Directorate at NaCCA. Francis provided a ground-level view of the challenges and opportunities in integrating digital tools in classrooms, while Quartey shed light on the broader structural changes needed to support digital education nationwide.

Insightful Sessions from Distinguished Speakers

Also present on the panel were Kwame Nyatuame, Tyrone Marghuy, Miriam Ocloo, and Eric Asomani Asante, who shared a wealth of knowledge and diverse perspectives on various facets of digital education. Their sessions were both informative and thought-provoking, sparking lively discussions and inspiring actionable takeaways.

 

Engaging Exhibitions from Partners

The conference showcased exhibitions from various partners, including TECHAIDe and eCampus. These exhibitions provided attendees with hands-on experiences and demonstrations of the latest innovations in educational technology, further enriching the event’s interactive and engaging atmosphere.

An Engaging and Enlightening Experience

The conference was not only about discussions but also about engaging the audience in meaningful ways. The sessions were interactive, with participants actively contributing to the dialogue. The mix of educators, policymakers, administrators, and Ed tech startups created a dynamic environment where ideas flowed freely, fostering a collaborative spirit.

Gratitude and Looking Ahead

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all our speakers, panelists, head teachers, administrators, policymakers, Ed tech startups, and every participant who made this event a success. Your enthusiasm and contributions have set the stage for a transformative journey in digital education.

The overwhelming success of this conference has set high expectations for the future. As we look forward to the next edition, we are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. Together, we are paving the way for a future where digital education is not only accessible but also effective and transformative.

Stay tuned, because the next chapter in our digital education journey promises to be even more groundbreaking. Let’s continue to innovate and inspire, driving the digital education revolution forward with passion and creativity.

About afiDE Ghana and Ghana Society for Education Technology

afiDE Ghana is at the forefront of integrating technology into education in Ghana, providing cutting-edge solutions to schools and institutions. The Ghana Society for Education Technology is committed to enhancing educational outcomes through the use of technology, supporting educators and learners in the digital age.

For more information, visit afiDE Ghana on LinkedIn